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A SchoolStatus analysis of 3.3 million school-home messages reveals when families respond, what drives engagement, and how timing affects attendance
SACRAMENTO, CA, November 12, 2025 — SchoolStatus, a leading provider of K-12 attendance and family engagement solutions, has released a new report to help districts act earlier on chronic absenteeism, which affected 23.5 percent of students nationwide last year, according to the American Enterprise Institute. New 2025 Data: How to Engage K-12 Families to Improve Student Attendance analyzes more than 3.3 million messages between schools and families to identify when outreach is most effective and what messages lead to better outcomes.
The report offers practical insights on when families are most responsive, how message timing affects attendance, and what simple changes can help educators intervene earlier.
“We know family engagement is critical, but until now, there hasn’t been data to show what works best and when,” said Dr. Kara Stern, Director of Education at SchoolStatus. “This report gives educators that clarity. Timing and message quality matter, and when we get them right, we see real change.”
The report is available for immediate use by district leaders, student services teams, and family engagement staff working to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve school connection.
“Educators are already doing the work,” said Dr. Stern. “This data shows how small shifts in timing and communication can help them reach more families earlier and support better attendance for more students.”
Read the full report: New 2025 Data: How to Engage K-12 Families to Improve Student Attendance.
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SchoolStatusSchoolStatus connects educators and families around the topics that matter most. The company partners with K–12 districts to improve attendance, engage families, and build trust so students can succeed. A recognized leader in data-driven attendance and family engagement solutions, SchoolStatus enables districts and educators to engage families with relevant, timely communications and proactive support on important topics including absenteeism, literacy progress, and overall student readiness. Today, SchoolStatus supports districts in all 50 states and serves more than 22 million students nationwide as a trusted partner in driving better student outcomes.
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